U
H.E.R. Lyrics
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Thinking 'bout you got me stressed
But you could probably care less
You're just so hard to impress
Every time that we go out
You do something to show out
Played the fool, but I know now
I only tell you the truth (truth)
I'm not like those other girls
I don't be acting brand new
Every time that we go out
You do something to show out
Played the fool, but I know now
It could be U-S
There's so many letters
But it's only you, only you
Only, only, only you, only you
My friends say you not about me
I wasn't tryna believe it
I'm always holdin' you down
Even though you mess around
You ain't showin' me no love
You just want me to show off
Played the fool but I know now
It could be U-S
There's so many letters
But it's only you, only you
Only, only, only you, only you
It could be U-S
There's so many letters
But it's only you, only you
Only, only, only you, only you
Boy, I wish that you would see
This could be us
Ooh, I'm so tired of you taking advantage of love (ooh)
It could be U-S (could be us)
There's so many letters (so many letters)
But it's only you, only you (only you)
Only, only, only you, only you (why's it gotta be only?)
It could be U-S (U-S)
There's so many letters
But it's only you, only you (it's only you, it's only you)
Only, only, only you, only you (it's only you, it's only you)
In H.E.R.'s song "U," the lyrics revolve around her feelings for someone who is difficult to impress despite her attempts to be honest and loyal. The first verse suggests that the singer's thoughts about this person are causing her stress because he is not easily swayed or impressed. Despite this, she remains interested in him and says that she only tells him the truth unlike other girls. The second verse indicates that the singer's friends were aware of her bond with this person, but she chose not to believe it. Even though this man is not showing her affection, the singer still wants to work things out and wishes he could see that they could be "us."
The chorus in "U" uses the repetition of the phrase "It could be 'U.S.'" along with the lyric "there's too many letters" to convey the idea that the singer only wants to be with this one person. She emphasizes that she is tired of him taking advantage of her love and wishes he could see the potential for "us" as a couple.
Line by Line Meaning
Right now my head is a mess
I'm emotionally overwhelmed and struggling to manage my thoughts
Thinking 'bout you got me stressed
You're causing me anxiety and I'm worried about our relationship
But you could probably care less
you don’t seem to care about me or our relationship in the same way I do
You're just so hard to impress
It seems like no matter what I do, I can't please you or make you happy
Every time that we go out
Whenever we go out together
You do something to show out
You try to make a big impression or show off
Played the fool, but I know now
I used to be naive and let you take advantage of me, but now I see the truth
I always worry 'bout you
I constantly feel concerned about you
I only tell you the truth
I'm always honest with you
I'm not like those other girls
I'm different from other girls you've been with
I don't be acting brand new
I'm not pretending or trying to be someone I'm not
My friends say you've known about me
My friends think you're aware of our relationship
I wasn't tryna believe it
I didn't want to believe that you knew about me and still treated me this way
I'm always hold you down
I'm always there to support you
Even though you mess around
Even though you cheat or mistreat me
You ain't showing me no love
You're not treating me with love or affection
You just want me to show off
You just want me to make you look good in public
Boy, I wish that you would see
I wish you could understand
This could be us
We could be in a better place as a couple
Ooh, I'm so tired of you taking advantage of love
I'm exhausted by you exploiting my love, trust, and kindness
It could be "U.S."
The abbreviation for United States could be used to refer to our relationship
There's too many letters
The name for our relationship is more simple and only needs two letters (U and S)
But it's only you, only you
Only you matter in this relationship
Only, only, only you, only you
You're the only person who matters in this relationship, no one else can match you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Harris, Gabriella Wilson, India Amber Perkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
Right now my head is a mess
Thinking 'bout you got me stressed
But you could probably care less
You're just so hard to impress
Every time that we go out
You do something to show out
Played the fool, but I know now
I always worry 'bout you
I only tell you the truth
I'm not like those other girls
I don't be acting brand new
Every time that we go out
You do something to show out
Played the fool, but I know now
[Chorus]
It could be "U.S."
There's too many letters
But it's only you, only you
Only, only, only you, only you
[Verse 2]
My friends say you not about me
I wasn't tryna believe it
I'm always holding you down
Even though you mess around
You ain't showing me no love
You just want me to show off
Played the fool but I know now
[Chorus]
It could be "U.S."
There's too many letters
But it's only you, only you
Only, only, only you, only you
It could be "U.S."
There's too many letters
But it's only you, only you
Only, only, only you, only you
[Bridge]
Boy, I wish that you would see
This could be us
Ooh, I'm so tired of you taking advantage of love
[Chorus]
It could be "U.S."
There's too many letters
But it's only you, only you
Only, only, only you, only you
It could be "U.S."
There's too many letters
But it's only you, only you
Only, only, only you, only you
@Empressive
This song gives me Silk vibes. Love it
@iamthereforyou2
Truee I can see where you are coming from in regards to your comparison. I'm thinking more of a Chris Brown feel
@dancedevill1
Omg empressive I love your videos
@brownbarbie5232
Empressive what u doin here lol
@shanijefferson980
nope brandy
@missstrawberrypop7936
Fav song 💯✨
@jsmith1077
This girl is my new obsession! I've been listening to this EP all week it's too good !!! 🙌🏾
@FAMOUSSMILEZ725
YASSS me twooo
@charlottelucas8032
anyone have the zip download?
@sincerewilliams6716
love it